Narcos: Season 3

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Season Details & Credits

Netflix | Season Premiere Date: September 1, 2017

Summary: With Escobar gone, DEA agent Javier Peña (Pedro Pascal) focuses on the Cali Cartel led by Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela (Damian Alcazar), his brother Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela (Francisco Denis), hitman Pacho Herrera (Alberto Ammann) and New York-based Chepe Santacruz Londono (Pepe Rapazote).

Creator: Chris Brancato and Eric Newman and Doug Miro

Genre(s): Drama

Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E10. Going Back to Cali
Air Date: September 1, 2017
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S3:E9. Todos Los Hombres del Presidente
Air Date: September 1, 2017
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S3:E8. Convivir
Air Date: September 1, 2017

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Edward Love

Aug 21, 2017

There’s no artificial cliffhanger to mull over. As the final credits roll, you’re left to sit back in slack-jawed wonderment at a self-contained story of the highest order. ... Season 3 is one of the best seasons of television. Read full review

IndieWire Liz Shannon Miller

Aug 21, 2017

A series that seeks to offer a unique perspective into an era many may not know about, a series grounded in enough humanity to elevate what might otherwise be easily stereotyped storytelling. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

Aug 30, 2017

Narcos uses the downfall of the Cali syndicate in the late 1990s to rectify some of the first and second season’s more significant flaws while indulging in other over-the-top tendencies that make it a mainstay of the gangster drama genre. ... Pascal grants Javier a tangible earnestness and common grit Holbrook’s cowboy lacks, immediately making him a more captivating guide. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Aug 31, 2017

If that seemed like bravado at the time, the third season of Narcos has demonstrated that it's capable of reloading, recasting and, dramatically speaking, delivering the same high. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Sep 1, 2017

Thankfully, those voice-overs seem fewer this season, the better to concentrate on the show’s action, which is frequently startling and absorbing. Read full review

Michael Starr

Aug 18, 2017

The elements that made Narcos so compelling in its first two seasons are all here: the familiar opening credits and music, lush cinematography and plenty of suspense as we get to know some of the new characters. Pascal stays true to form as the laconic Javy. Read full review

Rob Lowman

Aug 30, 2017

Though well-done and watchable, season three of Narcos doesn’t really distinguish itself from a number of other drug-crime stories without Escobar. Read full review

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zouz123

Nov 8, 2017

Narcos season 3 exceeded my expectations. This show may even be better than the previous 2 seasons, and believe me, even without Escobar, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. The acting is phenomenal, the characters are well developed, and everything else is simply satisfying. LoveNarcos season 3 exceeded my expectations. This show may even be better than the previous 2 seasons, and believe me, even without Escobar, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. The acting is phenomenal, the characters are well developed, and everything else is simply satisfying. Love this show, and can't wait for more!… Expand

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Jonty

Sep 10, 2017

Drama at its best
Series 3 beats the first two hands down.
I binge watched the show utterly riveted by the storyline and could hardly look when Matias Varela as Jorge Salcedo was caught out and nearly killed. Though so many performances were top quality Jorge for me was the star of theDrama at its best
Series 3 beats the first two hands down.
I binge watched the show utterly riveted by the storyline and could hardly look when Matias Varela as Jorge Salcedo was caught out and nearly killed.
Though so many performances were top quality Jorge for me was the star of the show i was rooting for him throughout his humanity was his greatest asset in comparison with the inhumanity of the drug lords.
Bring on Mexico for series 4… Expand

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

RedPhantom

Sep 8, 2017

what a great season
i tought it would be better that series ended in two seasons but i changed my mind after i watched this season
i loved first season but i think season 3 is the best season: great characters with such great acting, good plot with a rapturous events. i hardly breathwhat a great season
i tought it would be better that series ended in two seasons but i changed my mind after i watched this season
i loved first season but i think season 3 is the best season: great characters with such great acting, good plot with a rapturous events.
i hardly breath during the last episodes of this season, i think its just great.

cant wait for season 4… Expand

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SimboTheKing

Nov 14, 2021

Narcos definitely cements itself as one of the best crime dramas TV has to offer. One of the most impressive things about this season is that it shows that even without the gripping story of Pablo Escobar, Narcos still remains a fantastic watch. It's amazingly well-paced and performed and INarcos definitely cements itself as one of the best crime dramas TV has to offer. One of the most impressive things about this season is that it shows that even without the gripping story of Pablo Escobar, Narcos still remains a fantastic watch. It's amazingly well-paced and performed and I would really struggle to point out any obvious flaws. This is my second time watching and it will almost certainly not be my last - it's rich and detailed enough to ensure that subsequent watches actually reward you for the effort. Still one of the best things on Netflix and I'm confident this will be true for years to come.… Expand

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eagleeyeviking

Sep 1, 2017

Stitching a thrilling ensemble to supplant Wagner Moura’s awards-worthy performance as Pablo Escobar, Narcos enjoys an unexpected renaissance in its third season thanks to a compelling narrative, and rich character development.

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hallllloo

Feb 3, 2018

Nach den Tod Escobars ist nun das Cali-Cartel der neue Feind. Agent Murphy ist ebenfalls nicht mehr dabei, weshalb Peña nun seinen Platz einnimmt. Staffel 3 ist nichts Neues, sie ist eher eine Mischung aus den ersten beiden Staffeln, wobei sie aber öfters Sachen anders macht und dieseNach den Tod Escobars ist nun das Cali-Cartel der neue Feind. Agent Murphy ist ebenfalls nicht mehr dabei, weshalb Peña nun seinen Platz einnimmt. Staffel 3 ist nichts Neues, sie ist eher eine Mischung aus den ersten beiden Staffeln, wobei sie aber öfters Sachen anders macht und diese glaubwürdig und spannend rüberbringt.… Expand

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singlungchan

Sep 27, 2017

They f*** it up. It was absolutely perfect for 2 seasons, but the 3rd season in, we have the following happening:
prolonged scenes with forced suspense; annoying actors; characters which are hard to care for (the supposed protagonists also feel forced); story telling is more random; overallThey f*** it up. It was absolutely perfect for 2 seasons, but the 3rd season in, we have the following happening:
prolonged scenes with forced suspense; annoying actors; characters which are hard to care for (the supposed protagonists also feel forced); story telling is more random; overall scenery cheapness and bad acting all over the place.
Even the quality of narrative speech is down - too much reverberation in the voice.
It's safe to say that the high standard to which the first two seasons were made, is no longer here. One more example of how natural corporation-policy degradation happens for any well established product, at some point in time. For these, once cult series, this point starts to get really obvious about after 3 episodes of season 3.
Definitely watchable but average at best.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

78
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
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  S3:E10. Going Back to Cali
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
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  S3:E9. Todos Los Hombres del Presidente
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
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  S3:E8. Convivir
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
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  S3:E7. Sin Salida
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
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  S3:E6. Best Laid Plans
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
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  S3:E5. MRO
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
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  S3:E4. Checkmate
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
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  S3:E3. Follow the Money
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
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  S3:E2. The Cali KGB
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
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  S3:E1. The Kingpin Strategy
  Air Date: September 1, 2017
Season 2

76
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 2, 2016
Season 1

77
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 28, 2015